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April 26 @ 7:01 am
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Baje Whitethorne Sr: Náátsʼíílid/Rainbow Light
Bursting with color, this retrospective exhibit presents the full spectrum of art by Baje Whitethorne Sr., a visual storyteller acclaimed for his colorful paintings full of life and energy. Born and raised on the Navajo Reservation, Baje was first drawn into the world of storytelling when he and his brothers would make up stories on the ...
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Easton Collection Center Tour
Easton Collection Center Tour
Join MNA docents for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum of Northern Arizona’s collections inside the Platinum LEED certified, architectural masterpiece Easton Collection Center. Home to more than 800,000 objects, the ECC tour will enhance visitors’ understanding of the Native cultures of the Colorado Plateau and MNA’s role in research and conservation. 3:00 - 4:00 PM. $15 ...
Colton Circle Event: The Use of Collections at MNA
Colton Circle Event: The Use of Collections at MNA
Tony Thibodeau, MNA Director of Research & Collections, will discuss how MNA's permanent collections are used by visiting researchers as well as MNA staff, and how collections support MNA's mission and vision. Light refreshments will be served. This special event is open to Colton Circle supporters only. For more details contact Maggie Twomey at development@musnaz.org ...
2 events,
Spring Break Messy Monday!
Spring Break Messy Monday!
Messy Monday will include digging into the science of erosion and getting messy with a sand art and slime project. 1:00 pm. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become a member, and kids seventeen and younger enter for free. Youth participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
2 events,
Spring Break Wordful Wednesday!
Spring Break Wordful Wednesday!
Gather at the kiva for a story time with books written by Indigenous authors. Stay for a fun craft, and then visit the Flagstaff Public Library's PALSmobile in the parking lot to get a library card and check out books! 1:00 pm. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become ...
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Spring Break Therizinosaur Thursday!
Spring Break Therizinosaur Thursday!
Experience the museum's unique puppet show: Mystery of the Therizinosaur! Stay for hands-on activities that include the museum's fossil touch box and the creation of individual imprint fossils. 1:00 pm. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become a member, and kids seventeen and younger enter for free. Youth participants ...
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Spring Break Family Friday Nature Journaling!
Spring Break Family Friday Nature Journaling!
Explore the beauty of the flora and fauna that are right in the museum's backyard with artist Liz Blaker, who will be leading this introduction to nature journaling. 1:00 pm. Journal and supplies are provided. There is no charge for museum admission for kids nine and younger. Become a member, and kids seventeen and younger ...
2 events,
Closing Reception: Baje Whitethorne Sr.: Náátsʼíilid/Rainbow Light
Closing Reception: Baje Whitethorne Sr.: Náátsʼíilid/Rainbow Light
Join us to honor the artist and have a final look at this stunning exhibit before it closes. Free for members Non-members welcome, but regular admission applies For more details contact Maggie Twomey at development@musnaz.org 928-774-5211, ext. 285
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CANCELED — The Life & Seasons of MNA’s Living Roof
CANCELED — The Life & Seasons of MNA’s Living Roof
Bioregional Living Roofs contribute to a healthy environment by providing biodiverse and beautiful habitat for birds, bats, butterflies, insects, lizards and other organisms while eliminating stormwater runoff and reducing temperature extremes. Join Research Botanist Jan Busco and Botany Collections Manager Kirstin Phillips as they team up to share this rare opportunity to learn about the ...